Lin has averaged 25.3 points and 8.3 assists in the last three games as he’s become a sensation for a Knick team playing without Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony.

““I know who he is, but I don’t really know what’s going on too much with him,” Bryant told WEEI’s blog “Green Street.” “I don’t even know what he’s done. Like, I have no idea what you guys are talking about. I’ll take a look at it tonight though.”

When asked again about Lin, Bryant got testier.

“I don’t even know what the [fudge] is going on. What the [fudge] is going on? Who is this kid?,” Bryant said. “I’ve heard about him and stuff like that, but what’s he been doing? Is he getting like triple doubles or some [stuff]? He’s averaging 28 and eight? No [stuff]. If he’s playing well, I’ll just have to deal with him.”

Lin will have the opportunity to exploit the Lakers’ weak defense at the point. It led one questioner to ask Bryant if he would consider guarding Lin tonight.

“Jesus Christ,” Bryant said. “Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.”

Assuredly, Lin has been informed of Bryant’s comments. It will only make tonight’s game (7 p.m., ESPN) that much more interesting.